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Topic: Science

deoxygenate

IPA: /diˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/

KK: /diˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away or remove oxygen from a substance, especially a liquid like water.

Example: The process of deoxygenating water is important for certain types of fish to survive.

deoxygenated

IPA: /diˈɒksɪdʒəneɪtɪd/

KK: /diˈɒksɪdʒəneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to blood or other substances that have lost oxygen and are in a state that is low in oxygen content.

Example: The deoxygenated blood returns to the heart to be re-oxygenated.

verb

Definition: To remove oxygen from something, often used in a scientific context, such as blood or water.

Example: The blood becomes deoxygenated as it passes through the lungs.

deoxygenation

IPA: /diˌɒksɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /diˌɒksɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing oxygen from a substance or environment.

Example: Deoxygenation of the water can lead to harmful effects on aquatic life.

deoxyribose

IPA: //diˈɒksɪˌraɪboʊs//

KK: /diˈɒksɪˌraɪboʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of sugar that is an important part of DNA, helping to form its structure.

Example: Deoxyribose is essential for the formation of DNA molecules in living organisms.

dependency

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

noun

Definition: A state or condition of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

Example: The project's success is based on the dependency of various teams working together.

dephosphorylate

IPA: /dɪˈfɒsfəreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈfɑːsfəˌreɪt/

verb

Definition: To remove a phosphate group from a molecule, typically a protein, which can change its function or activity.

Example: The enzyme can dephosphorylate the protein, altering its activity in the cell.

depigmentation

IPA: /dɪˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of losing or removing the natural color from the skin, hair, or other tissues.

Example: The patient experienced depigmentation on their arms after the treatment.

depletable

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used up or reduced in quantity.

Example: The depletable resources in the area are running low due to overuse.

depleter

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtə/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that reduces or uses up resources, often leading to a shortage.

Example: The factory was identified as a major depleter of local water supplies.

depletion

IPA: /dɪˈpliːʃən/

KK: /dɪˈpliːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using up a resource or the condition of having less of something than before.

Example: The depletion of natural resources is a serious concern for the environment.

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